Algarve Property Management - Blog
Real insights and advice from 15 years of renovating and managing properties in the Algarve
First 90 Days After Purchase: A Checklist For Setting your Property Up For Rentals
Complete checklist for setting up your Algarve rental property in 90 days. From AL licenses to platform launch, learn what new owners need to do and when.
The Guest Communication System That Prevents Bad Reviews
Most bad Airbnb reviews stem from preventable communication failures. This systematic approach catches issues before checkout and maintains 4.8+ ratings.
What 'Professional Management' Actually Means (Beyond the Cleaning)
Professional Algarve property management includes dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest communication, maintenance coordination, and revenue optimization—not just cleaning.
Why Your Algarve Airbnb Isn't Booking (When Similar Properties Stay Full)
Your Airbnb gets views but no bookings whilst similar properties stay full. Here's what self-managers miss about conversion rates and search positioning.
The First 90 Days: What Happens When You Launch Your Rental Listing
New Airbnb listings get algorithm boost for first few weeks. Here's what actually happens in first 90 days launching your Algarve rental property.
What Your Blurry iPhone Photos Cost You in Lost Bookings
Amateur iPhone photos cost Algarve rental properties 40% of potential bookings. Here's what new investors miss when photographing properties themselves.
Airbnb Dynamic Pricing Explained: When 90% Occupancy Can Generate Less Revenue Than 70%
Dynamic pricing increases short term rental revenue by 36% on average. Most hosts underestimate the complexity: 200+ market parameters analysed daily, not simple seasonal calendars.
The €300 Investment That Adds €6,000 Revenue: Professional Airbnb Photography Explained
Professional Airbnb photography increases bookings by 20-40% and nightly rates by 26%. Here are the 47 staging decisions separating amateur photos from booking-driving images.
The Hidden Cost of Self-Managing Your Airbnb: When Guest Comms Take 8 Hours Weekly
Effective Airbnb guest communication can require 8+ weekly hours across 4 distinct phases. Most part-time hosts averaging 4-6 hour response times lose 15% of potential bookings.
The Full Airbnb Guest Comms System That Drives 5-Star Reviews
Response time and communication quality directly impact Airbnb reviews. Learn the proven messaging strategies that West Algarve properties use to maintain 4.8+ ratings.
10 Revenue-Killing Mistakes Algarve Property Owners Make
Algarve property owners lose €10,000+ annually through preventable mistakes. Discover the 10 most common revenue-killing errors and how to fix them.
Why Professional Photography Increases Airbnb Revenue by 28%
Professional Airbnb photos increase bookings by 28% and nightly rates by 26%. Learn what makes vacation rental photography effective in the Algarve market.